We had the good fortune of connecting with Samantha Peterson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Samantha, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
When you personally see and have a stake in the deep impact that nutrition, holistic health and wellness has, you are forever changed.

My journey started when I was a Clinical Oncology Dietitian, soon after also becoming a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology nutrition. While working in a setting that emphasized care through a whole mind-body lens, I first hand experienced the true impact that taking a holistic approach to health and wellness can make and how easily it can change lives. After hearing countless patients say “I wish it didn’t take cancer for me to change,” I knew there was something that was needed – amongst us all.

This is where Simply Wellness, my mission based company and lifestyle brand, was born and an idea – a need – was sparked. That’s when I decided it was time to make pivot and create a paradigm shift in the way we view wellness. This very shift is so deeply rooted in my mission and everything we do. To move the focus from reactive care to proactive “healthcare” where becoming healthier is made simple, feels good and your well-being is able to be prioritized easily before health problems even get a chance to take shape. Using a functional and holistic lens, we aim to provide quick-to-use and implementable approaches for the mind, body and soul that’s supportive for everyone.

You can only ride the adrenaline wave, the stress roller coaster, the “put my health and myself on the back burner” for so long before it starts to take a toll on your emotional, mental, physical, nutritional and spiritual health and then something like illness pops up and forces you to prioritize your well-being. Instead, let’s do something about it beforehand – in a way that feels good and can be done with ease.

We believe holistic wellness is the root catalyst for everything people do and how they feel! Why make becoming healthier harder than it needs to be when you can learn the simple strategies that can take you from overwhelmed and burnout to having clarity and feeling alive!

This is the Simply Wellness lifestyle.

What should our readers know about your business?
Simply Wellness brings a unique approach to health and wellness. We believe holistic wellness is the root catalyst for everything people do, how they feel and is at the core at what drives our everyday success – not to be sacrificed at the expense of modern day life. We encourage simple strategies that make becoming healthier actually feel good, are easy and sustainable for the long-term because it your basic right to feel good.

Using a combination of 5 elements of wellness, holistic collaboration and a functional lens, we work to identify the roots of what will catapult their transformations, unique to each individual and functional for their lifestyle!

From community to private 1:1 client support, we are excited for what’s ahead! One of our newest releases includes the Simply Well Society – a no-judgement holistic health and wellness community created for connection that we have all craved, a place to get curious, explore and ask questions, get connected with one another all while learning about ways you can seamlessly take care of your well-being from a WHOLE body standpoint with mini trainings you can immediately use, monthly masterclasses + guest experts and more all while having a community you can lean on. Plus this all takes place on a private app, off of social media, to participate and grow with at your leisure. Join conversations. Meet members near you. Do yoga. Reset with iRest meditations. Catch masterclasses. We believe as a community, we are in this together and not meant to do it alone!

One of things we are most proud of is the “domino effect” that has been happening. With these new perspectives and unique approaches to taking care of one’s own well-being, it is amazing and evolutionary to watch our clients and community spread the gifts and knowledge of wellness with others! It is so incredible to see someone go from burnt out and confused to empowered and confident, where they then can share those gifts with others! This is the movement we are apart of together! Health and wellness made simple.

Growing our business and mission-based company wasn’t easy. Like any entrepreneur would tell you, there is no one “right way.” There is only the “aligned way” if you are willing to take the baby steps every single day, not give up, push through any challenges and be open to learning, pivoting and growing – this is the key to success! Not only this but also working from a collaborative standpoint. We can all learn from one another so not being afraid to ask questions, delegate, collaborate, learn and know it’s okay not to have all the answers. Your plan may change and it’s important to be flexible. It’s also essential to keep personal growth going and not let your own well-being fall by the wayside at the sacrifice for work – for your vision – for your success. If anything, this will only support you even more to take care of yourself. I think this is not only one of the biggest learning lessons but at the core of a lot of what we do! Prioritize yourself in simple ways and by doing so, you’ll be able to help others and have that impact that is deeply seeded within all of us.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My favorite spots in the city are anything that are unique to Phoenix. From all the hiking spots, cafe culture, plant rich delicious foods to a spa day outside – it is all welcome.

In this week long trip, I would encourage as much outdoor adventures as possible. Hiking camelback, going to the golfing range, having a glass of wine by the poolside, enjoying a brunch from a nearby plant rich restaurant outside and taking in all the views Phoenix has across the valley!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
This shoutout goes to all the holistic practitioners I have been honored to work with who have shown how powerful this collaboration of support and care can be! And to all my patients who inspired me to start this mission and my clients & community who live this mission on – sharing this “wealth of health” with all!

Website: www.simplywellnessllc.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/SammyPetersonRD

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.quaglianopeterson/

Other: Email me directly at: hello@simplywellnessllc.com Join our community at: https://simplywellness.mykajabi.com/society

Image Credits
Joelle and Co

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